The average bus between Dublin Port and Achill Island takes 6h 32m and the fastest bus takes 4h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin Port to Achill Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Dublin Port and Achill Island. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin Port is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Achill Island at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dublin Port to Achill Island? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Port to Achill Island. However, there are services departing from Dublin Port station and arriving at Achill Island station via Castlebar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Dublin Port to Achill Island bus services, operated by Swords Express, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin Port to Achill Island bus services, operated by Swords Express, arrive at Droichead Acla station.
The distance between Dublin Port and Achill Island is 257.8 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a bus from East Wall Rd to Droichead Acla via Eden Quay, Crampton Quay, and Castlebar in around 6h 35m.